Gries Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Graz Old Town
You can learn about the history of Graz when you stop by Graz Old Town. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Graz Main Square
Graz has one of the most well-preserved historic old towns in Austria. At the heart of it lies the main square, a perfect starting point for a tour of the city.
Graz Town Hall
This stately town hall is symbolic of the city’s remarkable growth and features beautiful late 19th-century architecture, an ornate façade and an intriguing history.
Eggenberg Palace
Explore lavish 18th-century State Rooms, see stunning planetary-themed murals and wander in the beautifully landscaped gardens of this Baroque palace.
Graz Cathedral
This modest-looking Gothic cathedral houses an elaborate Baroque place of worship, including a 15th-century fresco, ornate high altar and a magnificent organ.
Graz Clock Tower
Find out about the history of Graz when you take a trip to Graz Clock Tower. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Graz Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
The Instagrammable Places of Graz with a Local
Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience
Our pick of the best Gries Hotel Deals
Hotel Weitzer Graz
Gute Lage. Unsere Suit hatte einen hervorragenden Ausblick auf die Altstadt.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Graz
C
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz
Right in old town, nice room, excellent breakfast buffet, courteous staff
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
IntercityHotel Graz
Beds and pillows: the time is over. Breakfast was good, enough fruits.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
JUFA Hotel Graz
a&o Graz Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Room was functional but not the most comfortable. The real issue was the reception and checking in, I had to scan a QR code and register at reception, then the receptionist rudely asked me the same questions, I think he could have just read them off my passport that I handed to him in the first place. ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gries
Jakomini
While you're in Jakomini, take in top sights like Seifenfabrik Veranstaltungszentrum and jump on the metro at Münzgrabenkirche Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Graz City Centre
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are some highlights of Graz City Centre. Make a stop by Graz Clock Tower or Castle Hill while you're exploring.
Eggenberg
Get to know Eggenberg and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Eggenberg Palace and Archaeology Museum & Lapidarium, and you can jump on the metro at Reininghausstraße Tram Stop or Wetzelsdorf Burgenlandstraße Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lend
Lend is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Farmer's Market on Lendplatz and Graz Art Museum.
Sankt Leonhard
Sankt Leonhard is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Graz Old Town and Farmers Market on Kaiser-Josef-Platz.
Wetzelsdorf
Even though there aren't top sights in Wetzelsdorf, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like St. Martin Castle. Jump on the metro at Reininghaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
